Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

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4 year
15.1K

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio

Bowling Green State University provides experiences that enhance lives. Students are prepared for lifelong career growth, lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society. U.S. News and World Report names BGSU as one of the top public universities nationwide with a strong commitment to first-year programs that lead to success. Within our transformative learning community, we build a welcoming, safe and diverse environment where the creative ideas and achievements of all can benefit others throughout Ohio, the nation and the world.

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Overview

Founded	1910
Full-Time Undergraduate	15,103
Transfer Students	560
Programs	179 Programs
Courses	4,806 Courses
Equivalencies	5,302 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$11,573
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,562
Books and Supplies	$728

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer students may qualify for the Transfer Opportunity Scholarship or the Thompson Scholarship Program. Non-Ohio residents may also qualify for the BG Success Scholarship which provides one-half off the nonresident fee. Transfer students are also encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using BGSU's school code, 003018. Additional information can be found through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees:

Tuition and Fees: $21,750 (Ohio Residents); $29,739 (Non-Ohio Residents). This is an estimate based on a standard occupancy room and standard meal plan. There are additional fees that vary by academic level or college.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Any student who has attempted 12 or more college-level semester hours after high school graduation (or equivalent) is considered a transfer student.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Summer	May 15
Fall	August 1
Spring	December 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.0 GPA for University Admission
Official Transcripts:

Submit official transcripts from each college/university attended. An official high school transcript is required if you have completed fewer than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) since graduating from high school (or equivalent).
SAT Scores:

Transfer students are not required to submit ACT or SAT results.
Apply Here:

https://www.bgsu.edu/admissions/apply-now.html

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